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- 13-10-2020
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A helmet hat is a very practical and at the same time beautiful product, which many associate with a happy childhood. You can knit this, or a slightly more current model, with knitting needles.
This yarn product is a real salvation in the cold season for many kids who are not too worried about their health, because the helmet-hat protects not only the ears and head, but also the child’s throat precisely because it fits securely to the neck. Therefore, knitting a similar product for a boy or girl is simply necessary. And how the kids look in them is adorable!
What is a helmet?
A helmet hat is a headdress that is a combination of a hat and a collar - a shirtfront. This is a very practical model that fits tightly to the child's head, which allows you to completely cover it and the neck, as well as cover the shoulders, chest and even the back.
Among the advantages of a hat-helmet, parents note the following:
- protection from blowing - tightly covering parts of the body prevents blowing, since even with active turns of the head the hat does not fall off;
- convenience - does not restrict the child’s movements, does not close the eyes;
- ease of use - easy to put on, eliminates tying and using a scarf;
- practicality - made of soft, non-prickly and hypoallergenic materials (wool combined with acrylic, viscose.
Helmet hats are suitable for all children, without exception, from birth to primary school age. Also among the advantages of the model is the possibility of independent knitting.
Step-by-step knitting of a hat-helmet will help novice needlewomen make it for a child with their own hands, which will not only save money, but also invest a piece of soul and love that will additionally warm the baby.
Features and advantages of the model
Knitted helmets not only look interesting, but also serve as two things at once - a hat and a scarf. Made from children's winter yarn, they provide excellent protection for the child's ears and head. The lower part of the accessory covers the baby's neck and chest.
The undeniable advantage of the model is its ease of use. If you do without all sorts of fasteners when creating this wardrobe item, you won’t have to worry about putting it on. Thanks to this feature, the baby will experience virtually no inconvenience when going for a walk. Removing the headdress is just as easy.
Popular models
The popularity of the helmet hat is due to its versatility: it suits all children without exception, regardless of gender. The Internet offers many master classes on knitting a hat-helmet, differing in the complexity of execution, knitting method, size, etc.
We offer you several of the most common options for knitting a headdress, which will be suitable for beginners and experienced knitters.
Children's helmet for toddlers
This model of a children's hat and helmet is knitted using the heel-toe principle. The style has already been discussed on our website TatuchkaClub.ru, so we will not repeat it. A link to a page with a description of a helmet for 3 sizes of a child under one year old is located under the photo.
Hat and helmet for a boy up to one year old – description here
Another model of a helmet for a newborn boy or girl on knitting needles with a shirtfront and cute ears.
Knitting pattern here
The third style from our website: Gnome helmet.
The hat fits tightly on the head and does not blow into the ears - the mother is calm about the baby.
Description here
If you are looking for a helmet with a knitted bib that can be unfastened, look below:
For newborns
We offer a hat-helmet knitting pattern for beginners, which is perfect for newborns. This model is suitable for children regardless of age (for girls, choose brightly colored yarn).
The headdress is designed for infants 3-6 months of age. For knitting you will need about 150 g of wool blend yarn (it is better to give preference to special children's yarn, for example, Pekhorka, Alize, etc.), buttons or other decorations - 6 pieces, as well as straight and circular knitting needles No. 4.
This model is suitable for inexperienced knitters, since the entire fabric is knitted with an elastic band (1*1, 2*2), starting from the center.
On straight knitting needles, cast on 18 stitches and knit with an elastic band (2*2) 50 rows according to the following pattern: edge, *2 p., 2 knit.*(rapport is repeated), p. Having knitted the required number of rows (50), close the loops.
Now start knitting the sides. Pick up 18 stitches along the edge of the fabric (the distribution is similar to that shown above). Knit with an elastic band, making decreases: together with the side edge loop, knit the edge loop of the center of the cap picked up on a knitting needle to the end of the fabric. Knit the second side one in the same way.
Now it’s the shirtfront’s turn: cast on 18 stitches on circular needles, pick up the rest along the bottom of the cap and knit in the round with knit 1 elastic. x 1 p. In the fifth row, add 1 more stitch to each knit stitch (elastic band becomes 2*1), then knit 4 rows and in the 5th add purl stitches (elastic band - 2*2). After 40 rows, close the fabric.
All that remains is to assemble and finish the product. To do this, cast on stitches from the face of the knitted fabric onto stocking needles, then knit 20 rows with a 1*1 elastic band in the round. Close the loops. You can sew decorative buttons on the sides, and use the remaining threads to make pompoms, tie ears, decorate with lace, etc.
You can finish the finished hat-helmet at your own discretion, as much as your imagination allows. If desired, a fleece lining can be sewn inside the product.
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For girls
Let's look at how to knit a hat-helmet for little fashionistas. The presented photos indicate that girls' products are more elegant and can have a variety of finishes or knitted patterns (this directly depends on the imagination of the craftswoman).
We offer a description of the process of knitting a hat for experienced needlewomen. The knitting pattern is designed for a model with a head circumference of 50-52 cm. This headdress is knitted from the neckline. On needles No. 3 (circular), cast on 110 sts, close in a circle and knit 2 rows with auxiliary yarn.
Starting from 3 p.m. use the main yarn: knit a 5-6 cm fabric with an elastic band (1*1/2*2 at your discretion), evenly adding 20 loops. Thus, by the end of knitting the fabric there should be 130 stitches. Then, on knitting needles No. 3.5, knit 5 stitches. persons.p.
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To form a hole, bind off 33 stitches in the middle. Next, make decreases: in each odd row 4 times 1 stitch, as a result there will be 89 stitches on the knitting needles. Then knit 60-80 rows with your own chosen pattern. A variety of braids look good on this model.
To round the hole, add 1 stitch in odd rows on both sides of the fabric. Now cast on 33 loops on the knitting needles (for the forehead area) and knit 40-60 rows in the round.
Now it’s time to form the crown: divide the fabric into 10-13 equal parts and evenly decrease 1 stitch in each on the front row. Having knitted about 6 cm in this way, pull off the remaining loops.
To knit a cape, unravel the first two rows made with an auxiliary thread. With loops gathered on the knitting needles, knit the shoulder area to a height of no more than 9 cm. Experienced knitters recommend using raglan.
The hat is almost ready: decorate the face area. Cast on loops along the edge and knit a fabric 4-5 cm high with an elastic band. Decorate the finished product as desired.
The proposed descriptions of knitting helmets are, in principle, universal. You can knit them for children regardless of gender. Experiment with patterns, colors, trims, decorations, and your child will be protected from the cold not only by the headdress, but also by the warmth of the soul you put into the creative process.
Fashionable charmer
If you want to prevent it from blowing into your ears, thread a string and tie it with a bow.
The next model in the selection is an original winter helmet for girls with ears. The model combines both a hood and a helmet. You may be indignant - what kind of winter hat is it if it doesn’t fit snugly to your face! But we must forgive the designer, he comes up with models, and we apply them to life. You need to stretch a string along the opening for the face and tighten the wide neckline with it, then the wind will not be scary. And any girl will be delighted to wear such an interesting hat. You will need: – Eskimo yarn from Drops (100% wool, 50met/50g) – 250 grams of different colors; – circular knitting needles No. 9.
How to knit a hat and helmet for a girl with ears?
- Using knitting needles, cast on 70 sts and knit in the round: 1-4 p.: pearl knitting (1 p.: k1, p. 1; 2 p.: over knit stitch - knit, over purl st - purl) in red color; 5-8p.: stockinette stitch (all stitches) in black; 9-20 rubles: face stitch with red thread;
- From 21 to 60 p.m. knit in stockinette stitch in rows “back and forth”.
- Fold the hat in half and sew the top seam in a loop.
- Tie the neckline for the face 3 times. single crochets, fold the edging inward and sew.
- For the helmet ears, cast on 9 sts with knitting needles and knit in stockinette stitch. In every r. knit 2 stitches along the edges at once. You need to make 4 such parts: two red and two white. Fold them in pairs of different colors (red and white), tie them with black thread in single columns.
- Sew the ears with a neat seam to the helmet.
- Sew on 2 buttons.
Photo tips for knitting a helmet cap
Practical helmet with elastic band. The simplest scheme
The simplest knitting pattern.
This helmet hat, knitted with an elastic pattern, tightly fits the baby's head and ears. The facial window is small, covering even the chin. Size 52-54 cm You will need: – 75 g of Gedifra Merino de Luxe yarn (150m/50g); – knitting needles No. 3.
Description of knitting a hat in the form of a helmet:
- Using knitting needles, cast on 152 sts and knit 14 cm with a 2x2 rib (k2, p2) in the round.
- Close off 54 stitches for the face holes of the helmet cap, close off 54 stitches, continuing further in straight rows of 12 cm.
- Pick up 54 stitches again and go to circular knitting - 8 cm.
- We decorate the top of the children's helmet. Knit all stitches in 2s together and then continue in knit stitch while continuing to decrease. Divide all items into 10 parts. After 1 r. decrease by 1 p. each has 10 sectors. The remaining 10p. Pull together with working thread and secure firmly.
- Crochet the window for the face of the helmet with two rows. double crochets.
Another way to make a helmet hat for a child with a shirtfront using knitting needles in a jacquard pattern in a video tutorial from the experienced craftswoman Svetlana Bersanova MK:
Useful tips: important for beginners
Before knitting a baby hat for your boy or girl up to a year old or older, beginning craftswomen need to take into account some nuances regarding the choice of yarn and other aspects.
Yarn selection
Depending on the time of year and ambient temperature, you need to choose the right yarn. It’s better to pick it up personally, since in this case you can touch it with your hands.
The yarn should be natural and soft, without irritating effect. In a warm room or outdoors, soft mercerized cotton, silk, soft linen, viscose or mixed options (cotton+linen, silk+viscose, cotton+silk, cotton+viscose) are suitable for hats. Cotton and linen should not “crunch” to the touch.
Artificial yarn specially created for such purposes is also suitable - tactifil and microfiber, they are even softer than natural ones. For cold weather, you need to choose wool. In this case, it is worth choosing well-processed alpaca or other soft yarn with a high wool content. It may not be 100% wool, but for the warming effect you need at least 50%.
Today on sale you can find a huge variety of different textures of yarn, which have not only a decorative function, but also massage, heat insulation, due to the air in the funnels. Textured short grass, velor, terry, etc. are suitable. Of course, it is better to choose a more pastel color, or something fresh and juicy, but not too bright.
Style
Depending on the shape of the baby's head, you can choose a style. Any model is suitable for a round face. For elongated head shapes, hats with ties under the chin are better suited.
A baby indoors or outdoors at a temperature of +22° and above does not need to cover his ears at all. On the contrary, his auditory analyzer will develop better if his ears are open.
For walks in cool and cold conditions, ears should be covered. The thickness of the baby model should also correspond to the air temperature. At temperatures below 22°, a thicker option is needed.
In virtual spaces you can choose a huge number of different models of knitted hats for a newborn.
One universal piece of advice: hats should be without rough seams, especially at the back, so as not to irritate or damage the baby’s delicate scalp.
Size
In the delivery room, each newborn baby’s head circumference is measured with a measuring tape and the mother is informed of this size. During the first time after birth, the head grows by 2 centimeters per month. Based on this, you can calculate the number of loops in 10 centimeters by knitting a sample, or use a ready-made pattern for a specific size.
The depth of the model can also be measured with a centimeter tape, or you can use a ready-made table. In any case, you can add 1-2 centimeters in volume so that the baby is definitely comfortable.
Knitting density
The density should be kept to medium. This will allow you to knit an elastic, but not loose model. Based on the thickness of the purchased yarn and its nature, you need to select suitable knitting needles. The recommended knitting needle and hook sizes are written on the yarn label.
How many loops to cast on
To calculate the number of loops, you need to knit a 10#10 cm sample and count the number of loops in it horizontally. Based on the circumference of the baby’s head, you need to multiply the number of loops of 10 cm by the circumference of the head and divide by 10 - this is the number and cast plus 2 edge ones.
Hat for a newborn girl: how to knit
This hat can be knitted for a baby from 8 to 12 months. You can choose the color as you wish, although for a child it is still customary to choose lighter colors.
Materials:
- Sock knitting needles No. 2.5
- Yarn (cotton)
- Hook
Patterns used:
- Knit stitch: knit rows are knitted with knit stitches, purl rows with purl stitches when knitting in turns, and always knit stitches when knitting in the round.
- Purl stitch: when knitting in the round, purl stitches are used.
We start knitting a hat for a girl with knitting needles from the ears. Right ear: knit 3 loops in stockinette stitch, increase one loop in every second row. We continue until there are 21 loops. We knit the left ear in the same way.
The back of the hat: cast on 14 loops, start knitting them into the loops of the right and then the left ear. The result should be 84 loops.
We knit in the round on 4 needles - 4 rows in stockinette stitch, 4 rows in purl stitch.
In the 9th row, tie the 5th and 6th loops together. And we make decreases 3 more times. In the purl row we knit 2 stitches together purlwise. every three loops. To make the bottom - faces. loops, and in each row there are 2 persons. loops together through 2 loops. We continue until there are 12 loops left.
For a beautiful edge, crochet it with single crochets. To make the ties, twist the laces of the two strands together.
Knitted hat for a newborn boy with a description
Try to choose natural yarn - cotton, merino wool.
To calculate the stitches for the set, you need to measure the baby's head and knit a sample.
If you want to knit a hat for a newborn boy as a gift, then use the approximate size table.
For a newborn baby, it is best to choose a hat without unnecessary decorative elements. The baby will not appreciate them yet, but they may bother him. After all, the child spends all the time in a lying position.
Materials:
- Knitting needles No. 1.5, No. 2 (straight or circular)
- Yarn – 50 g
Cast on 75 stitches on thin needles (for a head circumference of 27 cm).
Using an elastic band 1*1, knit two cm. Take knitting needles No. 2 and knit with stockinette stitch approximately 8 cm.
We begin to knit the bottom - to do this, we divide the loops into three equal parts and knit them like the heel of a sock. We knit the central part with a catch in each row along the edge on both sides.
After the bottom is half ready, make even decreases in width on both sides so that by the end of knitting the width is 3 cm. We switch to thin knitting needles No. 1.5 and knit an elastic band. To do this, take a loop for the neck on both sides of the bottom edge and tie a 2.5 cm elastic band. Close the loops and make ties.
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Knitted winter hat for newborns: diagram and description
For the cold season, you can knit a warm hat for a newborn. For insulation, you can knit in two threads. The number of loops for the set is calculated individually, based on the selected yarn and the volume of the baby’s head.
Materials:
- Yarn (wool, 100g/300m) – 100g
- Knitting needles No. 5
Legend:
- IP - purl loop
- LP - facial loop
- BOB – facial, crossed from a broach.
We knit the ears first. Cast on 6 stitches and knit 3 rows of stitches.
4th row: 3 sp, 1 lpp, 3 p.
5th row: sp
6th row: 3 sp, 1 lp, 1 lp, 1 lp, 3 sp.
7th row: sp.
Row 8 and beyond: increase until there are 19 stitches.
5 rows without increments.
Knit the second ear in the same way.
Knitted hat with ears for a newborn: step-by-step description
A baby hat with ears for a newborn is not at all difficult to knit. It can be knitted for both boys and girls. A significant advantage of this product is that the hat will not have seams that could put pressure on the baby’s head.
Cast on 60 stitches the Italian way
1st row: elastic band 1*1 about 2-3 cm
To knit the main part, take thicker knitting needles and knit with knit stitches, about 30 rows.
We divide all the loops into three parts: leave 28 loops for the central part and 19 for the side parts.
We begin to decrease the back of the head until there are 4 cm or 10 loops left in the center.
After decreases, tie 2 cm of elastic band 1*1
Make ties.
The ties can be crocheted using 50 chain stitches.
We knit them with single crochets.
To knit the ears of the hat, fold it so that the fold goes along the beginning of the back of the head.
To do this, you need to count 5 loops to the side and 5 loops down from the corner on both sides.
We sew them up, connecting the extreme points.
You will get a cute and cute knitted hat with ties for a newborn, which can be warm, or you can knit it from cotton threads for lighter weather.
